Completed forms must be submitted by May 1. Winners will be announced in a special publication on Saturday, June 7.

“Best & Brightest is one of our favorite projects,” Herald News Editor-in-Chief Lynne Sullivan said. “It’s so wonderful to read about all these incredible young people and all that they do - whether it be excelling academically or on the ball field, or volunteering their time. Each year, it reminds us that, in the hands of these young people, our future is bright indeed.”

Do you know an individual between the ages of 16 and 21 who you think deserves to be honored for academic achievement, volunteerism, athletic prowess, artistic acumen or the pursuit of excellence in another field? Please take a moment to tell us, and the entire community, about them by submitting a nomination form.

A ceremony recognizing the winners is scheduled to take place in June.